Anthem is a large unincorporated community, built by Del Webb homes, in Greater Phoenix, Arizona. It is usually known as Anthem, Arizona.

Get in

Interstate 17, one of the Phoenix area's main thoroughfares, runs through Anthem. Anthem is about 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix. If coming from the north, Anthem is about 1 hour south of Prescott.

The nearest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, about 30 minutes from Anthem.

Public transit options into Anthem are limited. The nearest bus station, North Phoenix Metro Center, is about a 15-20 minute drive away, as is the northern terminus of the Valley area's light rail at Metro Parkway.

Get around

You'll probably opt to get around by driving, but most streets have sidewalks and bike lanes.

See

1 Anthem Veterans Memorial, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway (Located in Anthem Community Park), ☏ +1 623 742-6050. Monument honoring members of the US Armed Forces, with five pillars representing the five branches of the US military. The community hosts ceremonies each year on Memorial Day (late May) and Veterans Day (November 11th). Free. (updated Apr 2024)

Do

1 Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This large park includes a number of family-friendly activities and amenities, including playgrounds, fishing holes, a splash pad, a skate park, basketball and volleyball courts, softball fields, and a walking trail. (updated Apr 2024)

Buy

• Anthem Outlets, Located on the Northwest Corner of I-17 and Anthem Way Exit 229. Home to many of your favorite outlet stores. Anthem Outlets also offers a food court and playground for the kids. 

Eat

As a suburban development, Anthem's restaurant options primarily consist of local and national chains.

Sleep

The only option within Anthem proper is the Hampton Inn located next to the outlet mall. For additional choices, try surrounding communities like Happy Valley and Deer Valley.

• Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem, 42415 N 41st Dr (Next to I-17), ☏ +1 623-465-7979. 

Go next

Routes through Anthem

Flagstaff ← Agua Fria N.M. ←

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